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European auto industry proposes further 20% cut in passenger car CO2 by 2030 from 2021; conditional on EV uptake and infrastructure; no ZEV mandate

Green Car Congress

It’s also in line with what is expected of other industry sectors, as well as the EU Climate and Energy Framework and the global Paris agreement. Our industry is committed to being part of the solution when it comes to decarbonizing road transport, while at the same time reducing pollutant emissions. This is a steep reduction.

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Say it ain’t so: BMW, Volkswagen, and Renault take aim at Europe’s ICE ban

Baua Electric

The heads of BMW, Volkswagen, and Renault have spoken out against European Union’s emission targets in recent days, arguing that the phase-out rules put too much pressure on the industry and that consumers aren’t buying EVs fast enough. By then the pressure then will be significant for the European automotive industry.”

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European battery maker ACC partners with Circulor to map supply chain, carbon emissions – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The partnership comes as the European auto industry readies for a “battery passport” that will trace the content and carbon footprint of EV cells sold in Europe. Circulor CEO Douglas Johnson-Poensgen said the company was currently talking to companies up and down the EV battery cell supply chain.

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German Battery, German Electric Car?

Plugs and Cars

BMW is pushing hydrogen gas into the most complicated engine ever and dousing the American airwaves and celebrities with this unavailable $500,000 diversion. The German government has opposed the strictest CO2 emission proposals in the EU, in order to protect their domestic, comparatively more polluting, auto industry.

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Volkswagen to use CO2 as refrigerant for future air conditioning systems

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The announcement follows press reports from the Geneva Motor Show that Daimler, BMW and Volkswagen would pursue CO 2 (R744) as the refrigerant for MACs instead of R-1234yf (developed by Honeywell and DuPont). BMW and Volkswagen followed suit. Earlier post.). CO 2 is an A1 refrigerant, indicating minimal toxicity and non-flammability.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

EV Adoption

The reveals of the Canoo pickup and Kia EV6 have heads turning and yet another automaker, BMW-owned Mini this time announced plans that it would only produce battery-electric vehicles from 2030. BMW CEO Officer Oliver Zipse is set to announce the plan alongside its annual report on March 17, the person said. – March 10, Politico.

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